# Sunderland signs 18-year-old Ecuadorian striker Juan Riquelme Angulo from Independiente del Valle

Ecuadorian striker Juan Riquelme Angulo joins Sunderland from Independiente del Valle for a reported $6.5 million transfer.

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Juan Riquelme Angulo, an 18-year-old striker born in San Lorenzo, Ecuador, has transferred from Independiente del Valle to the English club Sunderland. [^1]

On September 1, 2026, Juan Riquelme Angulo was signed by Sunderland to become the fifth Ecuadorian player in the 2026-2027 Premier League. [^2]

The transfer fee between Independiente del Valle and Sunderland is reported to be around 6.5 million dollars, although this figure is not officially confirmed. [^3]

Juan Riquelme Angulo is an attacking player (extremo) who will need to adapt quickly to English football and compete for a spot in the Sunderland squad. [^4]

Moisés Caicedo plays for Chelsea and is considered a fundamental piece of the team, though he suffered an injury in his last match. [^5]

Piero Hincapié plays for Arsenal and started the season on the bench behind Italian player Ricardo Calafiori before earning a starting position and playing in the Champions League final. [^6]

Angulo, who is 1.93 meters tall, scored six goals in 15 matches during the 2026 season for Independiente del Valle. [^7]

Reports indicate the transfer fee was approximately 5 million euros, or nearly 8 million dollars. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Juan Riquelme Angulo, an 18-year-old striker born in San Lorenzo, Ecuador, has transferred from Independiente del Valle to the English club Sunderland. (El Universo, News)
2. On September 1, 2026, Juan Riquelme Angulo was signed by Sunderland to become the fifth Ecuadorian player in the 2026-2027 Premier League. (Primicias, News)
3. The transfer fee between Independiente del Valle and Sunderland is reported to be around 6.5 million dollars, although this figure is not officially confirmed. (El Universo, News)
4. Juan Riquelme Angulo is an attacking player (extremo) who will need to adapt quickly to English football and compete for a spot in the Sunderland squad. (Primicias, News)
5. Moisés Caicedo plays for Chelsea and is considered a fundamental piece of the team, though he suffered an injury in his last match. (Primicias, News)
6. Piero Hincapié plays for Arsenal and started the season on the bench behind Italian player Ricardo Calafiori before earning a starting position and playing in the Champions League final. (Primicias, News)
7. Angulo, who is 1.93 meters tall, scored six goals in 15 matches during the 2026 season for Independiente del Valle. (Diario Expreso, News)
8. Reports indicate the transfer fee was approximately 5 million euros, or nearly 8 million dollars. (Diario Expreso, News)

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